Post by trailboss on Aug 1, 2019 17:53:53 GMT -5

I used to play all night poker...mostly dime, quarter, dollar. I just found a nice boxed set of antique clay chips for $2!

Threw darts a lot at the same time...too hot for my backyard during the summer months now, and I thought about asking the cigar lounge to hang one, but with the layout of the place, I do not think it would work.

Just picked up a NIB cribbage board at the same thrift store I got the chips, do not have a clue how to play the game, but I have a copy of Hoyle's rules.

I played Trouble! with a five year old, a few days ago..granddaughter... she squealed with delight.

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

Post by trailboss on Aug 1, 2019 18:21:58 GMT -5

Back when board games were popular, I was an avid Risk player, games going 2 or 3 days at a time.

RIIIISSSSKKKKK!!!!! In case of a tie, defender wins!

I went to a Christian retreat where some college students got wrapped up in it...they looked like meth addicts when it was time to leave, they stayed up all night/ and day over the weekend, and looked like wrung out dishrags.

I figured I wasn't taking a hit of what they were smoking.

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 1, 2019 18:29:35 GMT -5

I went to a Christian retreat where some college students got wrapped up in it...they looked like meth addicts when it was time to leave, they stayed up all night/ and day over the weekend, and looked like wrung out dishrags.

I figured I wasn't taking a hit of what they were smoking.

When Real Time Strategy games started to become awesome on PC, my buddy and I stayed up all night battling each other. The first one we got into was Age of Empires II, which was like Risk on steroids. Then a bunch of others that came after that.

Post by simnettpratt on Aug 1, 2019 19:54:17 GMT -5

For board games, I played chess, backgammon, Mah Jong, Scrabble, Avalon Hill's Squad Leader with all three expansion packs, Russian Campaign, Victory in the Pacific, Paydirt, Statis Pro Football, for non Avalon Hill games Ace of Aces, then basically every computer game ever made that was any good

Now I don't have anyone to play with, I'm just finishing the Mass Effect series for the third time, having a good time in Skyrim for the fourth time (with all three DLCs), there's a LOT of FSX, and DCS World may be the greatest computer game experience of all time, though my old piece of crap pc can only do version 1.2 with the Su-25T Frogfoot and no available modules.

Once I start earning, I'm going to save about $1,200 and build me a 9th Gen clockable i5 3.7 to 4.6 with 16GB of [email protected], a used GTX 1070 or 1080 and a WD Blue 2TB SSD. Then I can do the latest version of DCS World, where I can actually buy other aircraft, eventually going 32GB RAM and Track IR. And I have the NVMe and USB 3.0 drivers to slipstream into a Win 7 CD, because I wont do W10

Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 1, 2019 20:01:09 GMT -5

For board games, I played chess, backgammon, Mah Jong, Scrabble, Avalon Hill's Squad Leader with all three expansion packs, Russian Campaign, Victory in the Pacific, Paydirt, Statis Pro Football, for non Avalon Hill games Ace of Aces, then basically every computer game ever made that was any good

Now I don't have anyone to play with, I'm just finishing the Mass Effect series for the third time, having a good time in Skyrim for the fourth time (with all three DLCs), there's a LOT of FSX, and DCS World may be the greatest computer game experience of all time, though my old piece of crap pc can only do version 1.2 with the Su-25T Frogfoot and no available modules.

Once I start earning, I'm going to save about $1,200 and build me a 9th Gen clockable i5 3.7 to 4.6 with 16GB of [email protected], a used GTX 1070 or 1080 and a WD Blue 2TB SSD. Then I can do the latest version of DCS World, where I can actually buy other aircraft, eventually going 32GB RAM and Track IR. And I have the NVMe and USB 3.0 drivers to slipstream into a Win 7 CD, because I wont do W10

For those of us who are not computer savvy...what the hell is that^^^^^^^

Post by djo on Aug 1, 2019 20:01:23 GMT -5

Another vote for cribbage. It's difficult to learn (lots of scoring to remember) but the strategy is very interesting. I recently bought what I thought would be a nice cribbage board from Amazon, and it sucked. I returned it, deciding to stick with the one I've had for 15 years.

Post by trailboss on Aug 1, 2019 20:05:52 GMT -5

For board games, I played chess, backgammon, Mah Jong, Scrabble, Avalon Hill's Squad Leader with all three expansion packs, Russian Campaign, Victory in the Pacific, Paydirt, Statis Pro Football, for non Avalon Hill games Ace of Aces, then basically every computer game ever made that was any good

Now I don't have anyone to play with, I'm just finishing the Mass Effect series for the third time, having a good time in Skyrim for the fourth time (with all three DLCs), there's a LOT of FSX, and DCS World may be the greatest computer game experience of all time, though my old piece of crap pc can only do version 1.2 with the Su-25T Frogfoot and no available modules.

Once I start earning, I'm going to save about $1,200 and build me a 9th Gen clockable i5 3.7 to 4.6 with 16GB of [email protected], a used GTX 1070 or 1080 and a WD Blue 2TB SSD. Then I can do the latest version of DCS World, where I can actually buy other aircraft, eventually going 32GB RAM and Track IR. And I have the NVMe and USB 3.0 drivers to slipstream into a Win 7 CD, because I wont do W10

For those of us who are not computer savvy...what the hell is that^^^^^^^

It's All Greek to Me!

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

Post by kbareit on Aug 1, 2019 20:36:27 GMT -5

For those of us who are not computer savvy...what the hell is that^^^^^^^

It's All Greek to Me!

My son built me a PC and rattled off a lot off computer jargon and I simply asked him, how do I turn it on and how do I get online? That's all I need to know. I will mess with him and rattle off tech specs on refrigeration systems and get dumb looks in return.

Post by trailboss on Aug 1, 2019 21:03:37 GMT -5

Hadn't heard that name in a while...a long while, totally off my radar.

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

Post by simnettpratt on Aug 1, 2019 21:17:27 GMT -5

9th Gen clockable i5 3.7 to 4.6 with 16GB of [email protected], a used GTX 1070 or 1080 and a WD Blue 2TB SSD.

It's the stats of a decent computer that computer guys will understand, much like you might list the stats of your restored '66 Mustang, that car guys will understand: It's got the 271hp 4V 289 V8 with Webers, Cragar mags, a ltd slip and front disks.

“Spartacus” came out just four years after “Alexander the Great” so it was possible back then to do an entertaining epic biopic. Rossen’s pic is not even close to Kubrick’s. Both tell the story of charismatic historical figures, but that is the only similarity. Rossen botches the job and has only himself (and possibly the studio to blame). After all, he wrote the screenplay and he chose Richard Burton. “Spartacus” had an advantage of a cleaner slate to write on because Spartacus’ biography is sketchy. But on the other hand, Alexander’s life is well-chronicled and has numerous film-worthy anecdotes. It should have been more entertaining.

If you and Cliff Spartacus start duking it out to establish street cred at the pipe club meeting, color me neutral...I am Swiss as cheese.

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

Post by elric on Aug 1, 2019 21:57:33 GMT -5

For board games, I played chess, backgammon, Mah Jong, Scrabble, Avalon Hill's Squad Leader with all three expansion packs, Russian Campaign, Victory in the Pacific, Paydirt, Statis Pro Football, for non Avalon Hill games Ace of Aces, then basically every computer game ever made that was any good

Now I don't have anyone to play with, I'm just finishing the Mass Effect series for the third time, having a good time in Skyrim for the fourth time (with all three DLCs), there's a LOT of FSX, and DCS World may be the greatest computer game experience of all time, though my old piece of crap pc can only do version 1.2 with the Su-25T Frogfoot and no available modules.

Once I start earning, I'm going to save about $1,200 and build me a 9th Gen clockable i5 3.7 to 4.6 with 16GB of [email protected], a used GTX 1070 or 1080 and a WD Blue 2TB SSD. Then I can do the latest version of DCS World, where I can actually buy other aircraft, eventually going 32GB RAM and Track IR. And I have the NVMe and USB 3.0 drivers to slipstream into a Win 7 CD, because I wont do W10

Didn't understand a word of that technical stuff. Probably why I'm content to play my old Xbox360 - will not upgrade to XboxOne; to play ones games, one must sign up and PAY to some stupid connection [which also means that one can't play ones games where there's no wifi signal]

Mass Effect is a good game. My favourite games are the Assassins Creed series.

Post by elric on Aug 1, 2019 22:06:33 GMT -5

9th Gen clockable i5 3.7 to 4.6 with 16GB of [email protected], a used GTX 1070 or 1080 and a WD Blue 2TB SSD.

It's the stats of a decent computer that computer guys will understand, much like you might list the stats of your restored '66 Mustang, that car guys will understand: It's got the 271hp 4V 289 V8 with Webers, Cragar mags, a ltd slip and front disks.

Now that I can understand. Had an Aussie ZA 67 Fairlane with the 289V8. An excellent cruiser.It blew everything off up to 100kph [60mph] At that point bigger V8s would have the advantage so I'd just prop at 100kph. The other drivers reactions were interesting. Some would get quite angry when I backed off, which I found rather amusing.

Post by trailboss on Aug 1, 2019 23:03:02 GMT -5

It's the stats of a decent computer that computer guys will understand, much like you might list the stats of your restored '66 Mustang, that car guys will understand: It's got the 271hp 4V 289 V8 with Webers, Cragar mags, a ltd slip and front disks.

Now that I can understand. Had an Aussie ZA 67 Fairlane with the 289V8. An excellent cruiser.It blew everything off up to 100kph [60mph] At that point bigger V8s would have the advantage so I'd just prop at 100kph. The other drivers reactions were interesting. Some would get quite angry when I backed off, which I found rather amusing.

It's the one car that I wish I had never sold.

Yeah..my 68 Impala with the 4 bolt main...regrets...I had a few, just like Elvis.

"Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

Post by Ronv69 on Aug 2, 2019 1:01:37 GMT -5

The only games we've played in the past 20 years are Spades and Hearts. We stay with friends on their ranch with no TV and games and frozen whiskey sours are the nightly entertainment.I love poker, but not Texas Hold'm, which is all anyone wants to play anymore.

Post by simnettpratt on Aug 2, 2019 3:23:08 GMT -5

but not Texas Hold'm, which is all anyone wants to play anymore.

Would have given you two thumbs up if I could. I'm the other guy that loves poker, but not Texas Hold 'Em, which is only what foks hear when you say you love poker. My best night was when I and three buddies all put $20 in the pot and played nickel or dime ante, dealer picks the game. I knocked out Leslie and Tim, then went head-to-head against Jorge. Eventually knocked him out, and the guys revealed he'd been cheating the whole time. It was for money! Little weenie.

Here's my winning strategy for 5-Card Draw: If you don't get dealt two Jacks, lay 'em down. You'll fold 85% of the time, but if you get the Jacks or better, come out to fight. Then, never bluff, and never call. You'll beat average players every time.

Tim showed me a game you could play with two people, believe it was called Omaha Hi-Lo. I didn't believe you could play poker with two people, but he proved me wrong.

You each get two cards, and secretly decide if you have the high hand or the low hand. If one of you thinks he has the high hand and the other thinks he has the low hand, you both fold and re-deal. But, if both of you think you have the high or low hand, you come out to fight. You can tap the table three times with your fist, and pop out two fingers for the high hand, and one for the low. You only play if you both pop out two or one fingers. Can actually play poker with two people, but I had to see it to believe it.

Post by Legend Lover on Aug 2, 2019 3:57:42 GMT -5

I used to love risk nights. I can so relate to 'the big bang theory' (the TV program, but the theory - I'm not smart enough to understand that).

I also loved poker nights, but haven't had one in ages.

I was always a computer game kinda guy. These days it's mostly playing roblox with the children. Although there is a great roblox game called dungeon quest, which has me hooked trying to get the best equipment.

Post by Winton on Aug 2, 2019 8:12:59 GMT -5

I have been playing Runescape, an online game, for many years. If a game requires quick hand / eye coordination, like most first person shooters, I simply won't play. But if it requires strategy, improving your skills, etc, I will do well.

Post by simnettpratt on Aug 2, 2019 10:44:26 GMT -5

If we're going to include kiddie games, then I liked Mouse Trap and Clue. Folks say Mouse Trap never worked, but mine worked fine. Later on I got a cool slot car racing set, then when I was eleven built an awesome railroad world on an 8'x4' sheet of plywood, with four lines and controllers, buildings I made, a tunnel, all kinds of stuff. The sheet of plywood was mounted to the wall above my bed on a hinge, so I could lower it over my bed, and raise it up flush to the wall when I was done. I had special cars that would grab the mail bag, empty the coal, old steam engines that would puff smoke, it was pretty cool, especially because I had to assemble and weather all the buildings, which had to be cut out of balsa wood.

Even now I have the biggest and best slot car racing set you can buy. It's four-lane, the corners are all different radii, and huge. It comes with directions how to build all the Formula 1 tracks of the season when it came out. The only problem is it's too big - the smallest track, Portugal is something like 9'x8', so there's no table you own you can put it on, it has to go on the floor. Also, you kinda need an extra person who's not racing to sit on the other side of the track, to replace wrecked cars on the far side. Still cool though.

Here it is: AFX/Racemasters Super International (MG+) Set, with Suzuka built. Note the differing radii of the corners. You don't get a feel for the size in the pics; it's huge.